Private Boat Hire Portimão with Skipper

Private boat hire · Portimão Marina

Private boat hire in Portimão with skipper

Hire a whole boat with skipper for your group, from a motor boat for 8 to a catamaran for 18 or a luxury yacht. No licence needed, no strangers on board, and you choose the route: Benagil caves, Ferragudo, Alvor, quiet beaches or the sunset.

25% deposit secures your date · prices include VAT

Licensed & insuredProfessional skipper and crew on every boat
25% depositPay the rest on the day
Skipper includedNo licence or experience needed
Private boats onlyThe boat is just for your group

Available boats

Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 catamaranCatamaran

Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 catamaran

Up to 12 guests · 3 to 6 hours

From €610 per boat

Portimão Marina

  • Spacious sailing catamaran with 4 bathrooms
  • Skipper, hostess, fuel and welcome drinks included
  • Tender to explore caves and lagoons while at anchor
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Ribera 980 motor boat “Be Happy”Motor boat

Ribera 980 motor boat “Be Happy”

Up to 8 guests · 2 h 30 to 7 hours

From €700 per boat

Portimão Marina

  • Comfortable 9.8 m motor boat with cabin and shade, ideal for small groups
  • Sparkling wine, white and rosé wine, beer, soft drinks and a light snack board
  • Underwater scooter, snorkelling gear and paddleboard included
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Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 sailing yachtSailing yacht

Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 sailing yacht

Up to 10 guests · 2 h 30 to 7 hours

From €850 per boat

Portimão Marina

  • Modern 12.4 m sailing yacht, relaxed and quiet
  • Sparkling wine, white and rosé wine, beer, soft drinks and a light snack board
  • Snorkelling gear, paddleboard and towels included
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Jeanneau DB/43 motor yachtMotor yacht

Jeanneau DB/43 motor yacht

Up to 10 guests · 2 h 30 to 7 hours

From €1,300 per boat

Portimão Marina

  • Sleek 13 m day yacht with a huge sun deck
  • Sparkling wine, white and rosé wine, beer, soft drinks and a light snack board
  • Snorkelling gear, paddleboard and towels included
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Beneteau Swift Trawler 48 yachtMotor yacht

Beneteau Swift Trawler 48 yacht

Up to 12 guests · 2 h 30 to 7 hours

From €1,300 per boat

Portimão Marina

  • 14.9 m flybridge yacht with indoor saloon and shade
  • Sparkling wine, white and rosé wine, beer, soft drinks and a light snack board
  • Snorkelling gear, paddleboard and towels included
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New Fountaine Pajot 44 catamaranCatamaran

New Fountaine Pajot 44 catamaran

Up to 18 guests · 3 to 6 hours

From €1,150 per boat

Portimão Marina

  • Brand-new sailing catamaran for big groups
  • Skipper, hostess, fuel and welcome drinks included
  • Large trampolines and a big shaded cockpit
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Beneteau Oceanis 55 sailing yachtSailing yacht

Beneteau Oceanis 55 sailing yacht

Up to 14 guests · 2 h 30 to 7 hours

From €1,700 per boat

Portimão Marina

  • Large 16.8 m sailing yacht for up to 14
  • Sparkling wine, white and rosé wine, beer, soft drinks and a light snack board
  • Snorkelling gear, paddleboard and towels included
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Pershing 64 luxury yachtSuperyacht

Pershing 64 luxury yacht

Up to 10 guests · 3 to 6 hours

From €2,700 per boat

Portimão Marina

  • 19.6 m Italian high-performance yacht
  • Skipper, private hostess and fuel included
  • Tender for caves and lagoons, catering on request
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Prices include Portuguese VAT and are confirmed when you book. Prices are per boat, not per person.

How private boat hire in Portimão works

Every boat comes with a licensed skipper, fuel and insurance, and leaves from Portimão Marina at Praia da Rocha.

Do I need a boat licence?

No. Every boat is hired with a professional skipper, so you can relax, swim and enjoy the coast.

Which boat suits my group?

Up to 8 guests: the Ribera 980 motor boat. Up to 10: the Oceanis 41.1, DB/43 or Pershing 64. Up to 12: the Swift Trawler 48 or Isla 40 catamaran. Up to 14: the Oceanis 55. Up to 18: the Fountaine Pajot 44.

How long should I book?

Three hours is enough for the caves and a swim stop. A full day of 6 to 7 hours lets you reach Benagil and Marinha, or head west to Alvor and the Ponta da Piedade.

What does it cost?

Private boat hire in Portimão starts at €610 for 3 hours on a catamaran and €700 on the motor boat. Prices are per boat, not per person, and include VAT.

Book online, pay a 25% deposit to secure your boat

  1. 1

    Choose your boat

    Pick your boat, date, time and group size, and send us your booking by WhatsApp or email in under a minute.

  2. 2

    Pay the deposit

    We confirm availability and send you a secure card payment link for the deposit.

  3. 3

    Step aboard

    Meet your skipper at Portimão Marina and pay the rest on the day.

Our own fleet in Vilamoura

Elite yachts 40 minutes from Portimão

Elite Yacht Charters runs its own fleet from Vilamoura Marina: Sunseeker, Fairline, Azimut and a catamaran, for Benagil caves, dolphins and sunset cruises.

See the Vilamoura fleet

Portimão private boat charter FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a private boat in Portimão?

From €610 for a 3-hour half day on a catamaran for up to 12, including VAT and skipper. The Ribera 980 motor boat starts at €700 for up to 8.

Are drinks included?

On most boats, yes: sparkling wine, wine, beer, soft drinks and water, plus snacks or a welcome drink. Each boat lists what’s included.

Where do the boats leave from?

Every boat on this site leaves from Portimão Marina. We send you the exact meeting point when your booking is confirmed. Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes before departure.

How does the 25% deposit work?

Choose your boat, date and time and send us the booking by WhatsApp or email. We confirm availability and send you a secure link to pay the deposit. You pay the rest on the day.

What is the cancellation policy?

It depends on the boat and is confirmed before you pay. If the skipper cancels because of the weather or sea conditions, you can move your date or get your deposit back.

Do prices include VAT?

Yes. All prices shown include Portuguese VAT and are per boat, not per person. They are confirmed when you book.

Do I need a boat licence?

No. Every boat comes with a professional skipper, and fuel and insurance are included.